Recipes, Tips, and Cooking Ideas

Some recipes don’t fit neatly into one category, but they’re still too good not to share. This collection brings together a mix of creative BBQ recipes, helpful cooking tips, and unique backyard ideas from Heath Riles. From experimenting with new flavors to learning practical grilling and smoking techniques, these posts are packed with inspiration to help you try something new on the smoker or grill.
Grill Smarter: 5 Data-Backed Tips for Perfect Pulled Pork
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Grill Smarter: 5 Data-Backed Tips for Perfect Pulled Pork

The Science of Perfect Pulled Pork BBQ is part art, part science — and we’ve got the numbers to prove...

How to Trim a Brisket with a Large Fat Vein
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How to Trim a Brisket with a Large Fat Vein

Every brisket tells a story, and this one starts at Primo’s Butcher Shop in Hernando, Mississippi. If you’ve been around...

How to Make Italian Sliders on King’s Hawaiian Rolls
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How to Make Italian Sliders on King’s Hawaiian Rolls

Simple dinner recipes are a total lifesaver, especially if you’re trying to save money. This year, skip the drive-thru and...

Easy Pickled Red Onions
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Easy Pickled Red Onions

Pickled red onions are one of those kitchen staples that instantly brighten up a dish. They bring that perfect balance...

Thanksgiving on the Traeger
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7 min read
Thanksgiving on the Traeger

Fire up the Traeger; it’s time to make a Thanksgiving meal, BBQ-style. Every dish on this menu was cooked on...

How to Cook Ribs on a Charcoal Grill
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How to Cook Ribs on a Charcoal Grill

Are you looking for something out of the ordinary? Try these Simple Weber Ribs! They cook to juicy, mouth-watering perfection...

Easy Back-to-School BBQ Meals | Quick Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Recipes
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Easy Back-to-School BBQ Meals | Quick Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Recipes

Back-to-School Doesn’t Mean Bland Dinners Back-to-school season always brings a wave of new routines; homework, sports practice, and those early...

Basting, Mopping & Spritzing: BBQ Moisture Techniques Explained
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Basting, Mopping & Spritzing: BBQ Moisture Techniques Explained

Keeping BBQ Juicy—The Big 3 Techniques If there’s one thing every pitmaster—backyard or professional—wants to avoid, it’s dry, flavorless barbecue....

Summer Grilling: Heath Riles’ Expert Tips & Tricks
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Summer Grilling: Heath Riles’ Expert Tips & Tricks

There’s something special about summer grilling. The sizzle of meat on the grates, the smoky aroma drifting through the backyard,...

Grilling With Heath: How to Season Meat
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Grilling With Heath: How to Season Meat

The secret to next-level barbecue isn’t just in the grill, it’s in the seasoning. Whether you’re smashing burgers, searing steaks,...

Smoking with Different Types of Wood
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Smoking with Different Types of Wood

Smoking with Different Types of Wood In BBQ, fire does more than cook, it adds flavor, color, and character to...

Grilling With a Cast Iron Skillet
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Grilling With a Cast Iron Skillet

If you’re looking to level up your grilling game, it’s time to bring your cast iron skillet into the mix....

Grill Preparation: Getting Ready for Summer
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Grill Preparation: Getting Ready for Summer

If summer means firing up your grill, then now’s the time to make sure it’s in top shape. A clean,...

2025 Memphis in May BBQ Grand Champions | Heath Riles BBQ Team Wins
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2025 Memphis in May BBQ Grand Champions | Heath Riles BBQ Team Wins

Heath Riles BBQ is 2025 Memphis in May World Grand Champion Team Heath Riles BBQ is your 2025 Grand Champion...